Cyrus 8XPd User Instruction
User Instructions Cyrus xp series amplifiers
IMPORTANT! Read before operating this equipment!
CAUTION: The exclamation mark is to draw your attention to
important instructions and safety procedures in this manual.
ATTENTION: The lightning flash warns you of the risk of
electrical shock presented by components inside this product.
Unauthorised personnel must not open this unit
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not remove any unit
covers or panels. There are no user serviceable parts in this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this
equipment to rain or moisture.
HEED WARNINGS: All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS: All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS: All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
CLEANING: Unplug this product from the mains before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
WATER AND MOISTURE: Do not use this product near water - for example,
near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool and the like. The product must not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the product.
HEAT: The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or any other products (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation,
to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating
and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY: Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
ACCESSORIES: Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
ATTACHMENTS: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
MOVING THE PRODUCT: A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Sudden stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to
overturn.
POWER SOURCES: This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
OVERLOADING: Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles. This can result in an increased risk of fire or electric
shock.
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
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NAKED FLAMES: No naked flame sources, such as candles, must be placed
on this product. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
LIGHTNING: For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
CAUTION! POLARISED CONNECTOR (CANADA and USA):
To prevent electrical shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Do not alter or remove this plug if it does not fit your mains power socket.
Have a suitable socket installed by a competent electrician.
POWER SUPPLY: (Refer to Fig.1)
Connect the moulded IEC connector of the AC cord supplied plugs into the
power inlet
The mains supply requirement of your amplifier is marked on a label on the
rear panel. Before connecting, check that this voltage is the same as your
mains supply.
If you move to an area with a different mains voltage, contact your local Cyrus
distributor to have your product converted.
There are no user replaceable fuses in this unit.
on the rear of the unit.
230V Products: Voltage Range 220V-240V
115V Products: Voltage Range 110V-120V
SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:
When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. (Adjust only those controls that are covered by the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage requiring extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation).
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacements specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
PRODUCT SERVICE CENTRES
For product service or technical advice, contact only authorised Cyrus service
centres. The Cyrus distributors are listed at the end of this instruction manual.
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Cyrus xp series amplifiers User Instructions
Welcome to the world of Cyrus!
Congratulations on your choice of Cyrus Hi-fi products. Our state-of-the-art
design technology and outstanding quality of manufacture has won countless
awards around the world. We are confident that you will derive great pleasure
from owning a product from one of the most recognised and respected
manufacturers of hi-fi equipment.
Now is a good time to register your new Cyrus product. Registration takes
only a few minutes, brings the added benefit of a full two year factory warranty
and adds you to our mailing list for future product updates and upgrades. To
register, visit www.cyrusaudio.com and click the ‘Online Registration’ link.
Please read these instructions carefully before commencing installation. They
provide full guidance to help you install your amplifier safely and correctly.
Preparations for Installation
Before installing your Cyrus amplifier check that the following items are
included in the accessory box.
Warranty Card (with instruction manual)
Power Cable
Remote Handset
4 Loudspeaker Plugs (Cyrus 6 xp & Cyrus 8 xp, certain markets only)
2 x cables for MC-BUS connection (Cyrus pre xp d only)
After removing these items, please retain the packaging.
Install the amplifier in a well ventilated location away from sources of high
temperature, dust or humidity. Never stand the amplifier under another unit or
on any surface likely to obstruct its cooling or ventilation.
Model Differences and Upgrades
There are three amplifiers in the series –
The Cyrus 6 xp 40W integrated amplifier which may be upgraded with a
digital input module (the Cyrus 6 xp d). The Cyrus 6 xp may also be
upgraded to full Cyrus 8 xp or Pre xp specification by returning it to the
Cyrus factory.
The Cyrus 8 xp 70W integrated amplifier which may be upgraded with a
digital input module (the Cyrus 8 xp d). The Cyrus 8 xp may also be
upgraded to full Pre xp specification by returning it to the Cyrus factory.
The Cyrus Pre xp d pre-amplfiier which includes a digital input module.
The model number of your amplifier is printed on the label on the rear panel of
the unit.
This handbook includes instructions for the connection and operation of the
three products in the series. Model differences are shown in the text, where
necessary.
The Qx DAC module may be fitted to upgrade any amplifier in the series that
is equipped with digital inputs (‘xp d’ models).
The Cyrus PSX-R power supply upgrade may also be connected to the Cyrus
8 xp or the Cyrus Pre xp d.
INSTALLATION (Refer to Fig 1):
Key to the rear panel drawings:
1. Right Speaker Output
2. MC-BUS System Connection
3. Pre-Amplifier Output
4. Pre-Amplifier Output
5. Zone 2 (& tape) Output
6. Analogue Input 6
7. Analogue Input 5
8. Analogue Input 4
9. Analogue Input 3
10. Analogue Input 2
11. Analogue Input 1
12. Left Speaker Output
13. PSX-R Connection*
14. Digital Input 11 (USB)
15. Digital Input 10
16. Digital Input 9
17. Digital Input 8
18. Digital Input 7
19. Headphone Socket
20. Power Inlet
*Cyrus 8 xp, Pre xp only
Connecting to the AC Mains Supply
Connect the socket on the AC Power cable to the Power inlet on the rear panel
of the amplifier. Now connect the cable to a suitable AC power point.
NOTE: The means to disconnect this product from the mains supply is the
mains plug. Ensure that the mains plug is accessible at all times.
IMPORTANT NOTE – READ BEFORE MAKING ANY
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
To avoid possible damage to your amplifier, it is essential to disconnect all
system components from the mains supply before connecting or
disconnecting audio interconnects.
Connecting Analogue Audio Sources
Analogue Inputs 1-6 are available for the connection of stereo analogue audio
sources including -
Analogue output from CD/DVD Players
Analogue output from DAB or FM Radio tuners
Phono pre-amplifier for a turntable
Televisions
Analogue Satellite Receivers
Analogue Tape/Disc recorders
Cyrus surround decoder
The factory set input names for some of the inputs are pre-set as follows -
Input 1 – CD
Input 2 – Tuner
Input 3 – Cyrus AV (for a Cyrus AV surround processor)
Input 6 – Tape
All inputs may be re-named, but for convenience you may prefer to connect
these sources to the pre-named inputs.
Analogue Input 6 is recommended for connection of Tape Recorders. This
input is not selectable for recording purposes to avoid howl-round with Tape
Recorders, nor is it available to play in a Zone 2 system.
To connect an Analogue Audio source to your amplifier, connect a stereo
audio interconnect cable between each component and the sockets as
marked on the rear panel. Ensure left and right channels are correctly
connected. Make a note of the input number used for each source as the
inputs can be re-named at the set-up stage.
Connecting a Turntable
To play a turntable through your unit an external phono pre-amplifier is
required. This may then be connected to one of the Analogue inputs.
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Digital Audio Inputs (where fitted)
Connecting digital audio sources
The digital audio inputs are compatible with a number of different digital audio
sources. These include-
PC or MAC computer via a USB cable
Digital Audio output from a CD player
Digital Radio
DVD players (for replay of 2 channel PCM programs only)
Digital Satellite receivers
Digital tape/disc recorders
Using a suitable Toslink optical or Digital phono interconnect, connect each
digital audio source to one of the inputs 7-10. Make a note of the input
number used for each source as the inputs can be re-named at the set-up
stage.
Connecting USB audio sources
The USB audio input 11 may be used to connect the audio feed from a
computer. Using a suitable USB cable, connect the USB output from the
computer to the USB input
NOTE: The USB Audio input is configured for USB slave operation and is not
suitable for connection of USB drives or other flash media.
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The Qx Digital Input Upgrade
For amplifiers equipped with digital inputs, the Cyrus Qx high-end DAC
module may also be fitted internally to significantly improve the sound quality
performance of digital sources connected to your system.
Amplifiers with a Qx module fitted will have a Qx badge on the front fascia
and a Qx logo will be displayed briefly after the product name, when switching
on.
If your amplifier has the Qx upgrade fitted, digital input connections are made
in exactly the same way as described above.
NOTE: Digital Audio Inputs and the Qx module are factory fitted options. Your
retailer can arrange for either of these options to be fitted as an upgrade.
Connecting Loudspeakers (Cyrus 6 xp and Cyrus 8 xp)
Fit plugs to the loudspeaker cables making sure to line up + and - at each
end. Most cables have polarity indicators and may also be marked for
directionality. The + and - terminals must be connected to the corresponding
+ and - terminals of the loudspeakers.
Ensure that the connections are secure, then connect the left and right
loudspeakers to the rear panel sockets
NOTE: The dual output sockets are provided for convenient connection of biwiring speaker cables as shown in Fig. 5.
and .
Connecting a Power Amplifier/Speakers (Cyrus Pre xp d)
The Cyrus Pre xp d requires an external power amplifier to drive the system
loudspeakers. To connect the power amplifier, connect a phono interconnect
from one set of the dual Pre Out sockets (
amplifier. Ensure left and right channels are correctly connected. The
speakers connect to the power amplifier. The power amplifier handbook will
include instructions for connection of the speakers.
or ) to the Inputs of the power
Using the Zone 2 output of your Integrated/Pre-amplifier
Your product includes a Zone 2 pre-amp output that can be used by a
system in a second room. You can then extend the sound from the sources in
your main system to a second zone. To use the Zone 2 output you will need a
set of long interconnects and an amplifier with loudspeakers in the second
zone that has its own volume control. Typically the second zone system
would be the auxiliary input of an MP3 player dock or could even be another
integrated amplifier with full size separate loudspeakers.
Setting up Zone 2 with powered speakers
To set up Zone 2, connect the long phono cables to the Zone 2 output
route them to the line inputs of the powered speakers in Zone 2.
Setting up Zone 2 with a second amplifier
To set up Zone 2 with a separate amplifier, connect the long phono cables to
the Zone 2 output
Zone 2. Connect the Zone 2 speakers to the Zone 2 amplifier.
NOTE: Amplifiers for Zone 2 use must include a volume control.
and route them to one of the line inputs of the amplifier in
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